Ammunition and Less Lethal Munitions

Maricopa County is conducting a re-solicitation for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for ammunition and less lethal munitions for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive range of ammunition types, including practice, training, and duty ammunition across various calibers such as 9mm, .45 ACP, .223, and .308, as well as less lethal munitions like sponge and foam rounds, and PepperBall launchers. Vendors must submit bids electronically through BidNetDirect by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on May 27, 2025, with the contract covering the remainder of a one-year term expiring April 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for up to four additional years. The solicitation requires vendors to provide firm fixed prices for core items and offer general catalog discounts, with pricing adjustments limited to once per 12-month period based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for Ammunition. Ammunition must meet specific quality standards, including a minimum five-year shelf life, ISO certification, and compliance with Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute and FBI testing standards.

The procurement allows for Small & Local Certification, with eligible vendors encouraged to submit an MCSL Attestation Form. Currently awarded vendors are explicitly instructed not to respond to this re-solicitation. The contract includes provisions for use by other governmental entities through Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) and Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including five company references and detailed vendor information matching their registration in the Maricopa County Department of Finance Vendor Registration system. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating coverage including Commercial General Liability (minimum $2M per occurrence), Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and specialized coverages like Cyber, Network Security, and Privacy Liability. Maricopa County reserves the right to award the contract in full or in part to a single or multiple vendors at their sole discretion, with the potential to add or remove items from the core items list during the contract duration. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement opportunity for ammunition and less lethal munitions suppliers.